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BLOOMBERGHouse Democrats Push Gun Violence Amendments in Labor-HHS Markup By Kathleen Hunter & Erik Wasson(Bloomberg) -- Although Democrats can’t get the full House to take up a gun violence bill, they were able to spark an impassioned gun debate during today’s marathon Labor-HHS-Education markup in the Appropriations Committee.The debate over guns came on the first two of… Read more »

THE HILLCancer survivors in Congress push for ‘moonshot’ fundingBy Sarah FerrisA pair of top Democratic lawmakers who have survived cancer delivered a strong — and at times, tearful — plea for more funding on Wednesday to bolster research into the disease. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) teared up during a markup on next year’s health spending… Read more »

MIAMI DIARIOVenezolanos en Florida luchan para que se realice referendo revocatorio al presidente Nicolás MaduroLos venezolanos que viven en el sur de Florida salieron a las calles el lunes, exigiendo el acceso a las necesidades básicas de las personas en su país de origen."Vivimos en un país donde no se puede conseguir comida, y si lo hace, que cuesta 10… Read more »

NBC MIAMI (WTVJ 6)Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Activists Plead For Help and Change With Latest Venezuelan CrisisNearly 1,400 miles away from where their family and friends are suffering and struggling to raise enough money to buy food, several Venezuelan activists met at a South Florida restaurant asking for help.Joining them in Weston on Monday was U.S. Representative and DNC Chairwoman… Read more »

LOCAL 10 (WPLG ABC MIAMI)South Florida Venezuelans fight for referendum to decide whether to oust presidentBy Hatzel VelaMIAMI - Venezuelans living in South Florida took to the streets Monday, demanding access to basic necessities for those in their home country."We live in a country where you can't get food, and if you do, it costs 10 times more than what people make,"… Read more »

SUN SENTINELWasserman Schultz stands with Venezuelan activists to denounce Maduro regime as humanitarian crisis growsBy Brian BallouU.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz stood along Venezuelan activists Monday morning to denounce the "brutal" government led by President Nicholas Maduro and bring more attention to an escalating humanitarian crisis in the South American… Read more »

SUN SENTINEL / MIAMI HERALDOPINIONPositive bond needed between police, communityBy Mike RyanWe are facing a crisis of race and trust on our streets, sometimes infected by distant acts. This is neither an epiphany nor a new discussion for many. Now, alleged misconduct is not being hidden behind credibility battles, on either side, when a video surfaces.In Cleveland, where I attended law… Read more »

POLITIFACT FLORIDADebbie Wasserman Schultz right about far-reaching effects of gun violenceBy Taylor LeightonIn the wake of the Orlando shootings and lacking congressional action regarding gun reform legislation, many are calling attention to the the devastating truths about gun violence in the United States. One of the vocal supporters advocating for tighter gun restrictions is Rep.… Read more »

SUNSHINE STATE NEWSGermany Agrees to Further Aid Holocaust SurvivorsMembers of the Florida delegation are declaring victory after Germany agreed on Tuesday to provide more financial assistance to Holocaust survivors. Germany announced it would lift caps on assistance to Holocaust survivors for home care.Earlier this year, a senator and two congressional representatives from Florida out a… Read more »

SUN SENTINELWasserman Schultz, Ted Deutch turn up heat on Republicans over gun issuesBy Anthony ManContinuing an election-year attempt to achieve something constructive in the aftermath of the Orlando nightclub massacre, Democrats from South Florida pleaded, reasoned — and demanded — Tuesday that Republicans who control Congress consider legislation to slow, and in some cases… Read more »